Summary

Disapproves and voids a Department of Energy rule that set new energy‑conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator‑freezers published January 21, 2025. If enacted, the DOE rule identified at 90 Fed. Reg. 7464 would be treated as having no force or effect.

Key Points

• Voids the DOE energy‑conservation standards published Jan 21, 2025, for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator‑freezers.
• Makes the specified DOE rule "have no force or effect."
• Affects manufacturers, buyers, and building owners who would have been subject to the new efficiency requirements.
• Does not replace the rule with alternate standards, funding, or tax changes.
• Likely takes practical effect on enactment and limits immediate regulatory obligations tied to that rule.
• Could delay or change projected energy savings and emissions reductions tied to the DOE standard.
• May prompt DOE to consider revised rulemaking if it wishes to pursue standards on the same subject in the future.

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